Bolivia: Arcangel

Origin

• 🇧🇴 Bolivia

Tasting notes

Character

• Comforting
  70
• Sweet
  50
• Funky
  20

Bolivia: Arcangel, Yellow CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America., WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. A big hit of vanilla fudge up front, with a luscious and silky bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method., softens into tinned peaches on the finish of this superbly quaffable cup. At the highest point of Finca El Arcangel there stands a towering tree. This tree is the namesake of the Bolivian coffee farm, overlooking everything like a guardian. This is a landscape where coffee trees thrive in balance with native flora such as citrus, papaya, and avocado. This biodiverse environment supports a healthy ecosystem that enhances cup quality - great specialty coffee can only be grown in harmony with its naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. surroundings. The Ideal Recipe For Great Coffee The Caranavi province sits towards the western edge of Bolivia, on the eastern slopes of the Andes mountain range. Caranavi means "high place" in the Aymara language, one of the indigenous languages spoken in Bolivia. Caranavi province is in a transitional zone between the high Andes and the Amazon basin, it’s known for its lush vegetation and has been dubbed the "Coffee Capital of Bolivia" for its ideal growing conditions and over 13,000 hectares of plantations. Finca El Arcangel is located at 1,500 metres above sea level, near the town of Copacabana. The farm was first established in 2015 and produced its first coffee harvest in 2017. This 10-hectare farm is managed with precision and care by the Rodriguez family, who are known for their commitment to quality and sustainability. The farm’s rich biodiversity and volcanic soil create ideal conditions for slow cherry maturation and complex flavour development – essential for delicious Bolivian coffee. The Buena Vista Project The farm is part of Agricafe’s Buena Vista program, their ambitious project to revive Bolivia’s declining coffee trade. Pedro Rodríguez, along with his daughter Daniela and son Pedro Pablo are the driving force behind Agricafe and Fincas Los Rodríguez. Theirs is a story of innovation and a deep commitment to revitalising the Bolivian specialty